Basic Training

A cornerstone of the Boy Scout programs is training. Some of these training courses are conducted by districts and some by the council; others are available through theBSA Online Learning Center.

Also, if you need a training and we are not offering it at this time, please feel free to check the Sam Houston Area Council for more training opportunities.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout leaders is a one-day training event that introduces participants to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout, and it is required that at least one adult per pack complete BALOO training in order to apply for tour permits.

Commissioner Basic Training

A trained commissioner is an effective commissioner. This is a six-hour course designed for unit commissioners, new-unit commissioners, district and assistant district commissioners, and roundtable commissioners. Lunch will be provided.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Den leaders (tiger wolf, bear) and Webelos den leaders are provided with the information and tools needed to conduct successful den meetings. Cubmasters and pack committee members are provide with information and tools needed to successfully plan a successful pack program. These trainings can also be taken online.

Den Chief Training

Den Chief Training is basic training for Boy Scouts interested in becoming den chiefs for a Cub Scout den, and for adult leaders who wish to know more about this vital position. This course can be taken online.

District Operations &Commissioner New Tools and Orientation Training

DISTRICT OPERATIONS TRAINING: Learn the major taks and functions of the District Committee Chair and its members. This training is open to all District Committee members.

COMMISSIONER NEW TOOLS & ORIENTATION TRAINING: Scouting professionals and volunteers have likely seen new my.Scouting Tools appear when they log in to MyScouting.org. Learn how to use the new tools and get your questions answered.

Working as patrols, this hands-on IOLS course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout troops and Varsity Scout teams, in order to be considered "trained."

OWLS is designed to help Webelos leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Webelos activity badges.

TIME: TBD

DATE: May 8-9, 2015

PLACE: TBD

COST: TBD

CONTACT: Andy Tirpak at andy.tirpak@tpwd.texas.gov

REGISTER BY: TBD

REGISTER HERE

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters Basic Leader Training

THIS TRAINING IS OPEN TO ALL DISTRICTS/COUNCILS:

SM/ASM - Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters Basic Leader Training is intended to provide troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful Boy Scout troops. IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help you master basic camp skills required for Tenderfoot to First Class. You will learn how to set up camp, cook, work with wood tools, knots, first aid, plan campfire programs, map and compass skills, hiking and backpacking techniques, nature identification and Leave No Trace. IOLS is mandatory for all Scoutmasters, Asst. Scoutmasters, Venture Advisors and Assistants. Scoutmasters and assistants who complete this training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection training are considered "trained."

THIS TRAINING PACKAGE IS OPEN TO ALL BUT YOU MUST ATTEND ALL FIVE SESSIONS FOR CREDIT:

The Scouting Experience - SM/ASM Basic Leader Taining - Five Part Series 2015

"THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE"

Although "The Scouting Experience (TSE)" is a new approach to SM/ASM training here at Bay Area Council (BAC), it has decades of history at other councils. One of the developers of TSE at the Stanton Island Council is a 50-year BSA-veteran Rudy Lazides (former T603 SM in League City and currently an Assistant District Commissioner). Rudy is serving as the TSE Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and Roger Boyer is serving as the SM (or course director). TSE places the participants (i.e. adult leaders who wish to go the extra mile in SM/ASM training) into patrols of a Troop (i.e. T574, which coresponds to our Council's number in BSA). TSE covers the material offered by both the SM/ASM leader specific training as well as the Introductory Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS). It does not cover the Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS) training (which is specific to Webelos and not required for SM/ASM training).

ABOUT:

This will be a different offering of Scoutmaster/Assistant Scout Master training. Instead of doing it in two parts it will be done inFIVE SESSIONSwith one of the sessions being a weekend campout for the IOLS portion of the training.

REGISTRATION

TIME: TBD

DATES: TBD

PART 1: TBD

PART 2: TBD

PART 3: TBD

PART 4: TBD

PART 5: TBD

COST: $35

WHAT TO BRING (ALL): A current copy of your BSA Medical Form to the First Session.

Online Training

Create an account - this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.

If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.

If you are not yet registered, you can still take training. Just print the certificate at the end of each course.

After your account is created, you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your myscouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.

Once you log in to myscouting.org, click E-Learning on the left side. Trainings are listed under tabs (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and General).

Submit your certificate of completion to your District Training Chair.